United States Third Circuit

Summary judgment in favor of employer is affirmed where plaintiff's suit was precluded by a valid release agreement, pursuant to which plaintiff, in exchange for various benefits, waived his right to assert any claims arising out of his employment or termination. (Amended opinion)

Appellate Information

• Argued 03/10/2003
• Decided 06/11/2003
• Published 09/02/2003

Judges

• Before RENDELL, AMBRO and MAGILL, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Third Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Donald P. Russo, [Argued], Bethlehem, for Appellant., Benjamin N. Gutman, [Argued], Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Washington, for Amicus-appellant Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.


• For Appellees:
  
• Jonathan B. Sprague, [Argued], Post & Schell, Philadelphia, for Appellee.